Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Co-operation vital in combating drug abuse

MUKAH: All parties including at the grassroots level must cooperate in combating drug abuse, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. “We are aware that eradicating drugs is not as easy as it seems because the menace has existed for years. “However, we can take approaches to reduce and prevent its abuse

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak distributes 2000 packets of porridge

MUKAH: A total of 2000 packets of porridge were distributed to the residents of Mukah during the Porridge Distribution Programme held at the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) premise here recently. It was held in conjunction with TBS Mukah division’s Kasih Ramadan Program, in collaboration with the Mukah District office, Mukah

Three men involved in politician’s provocation test positive for drugs

JULAU: Three out of four men involved in a recent case of provocation against a politician here have been found positive for drugs. Julau OCPD DSP Andam Sulin said urine screening tests were conducted on all suspects. “Three of them tested positive for benzodiazepines and ketamine. “Urine samples were sent

Woman loses RM18,090 in Facebook car scam

MUKAH: A woman fell victim to a Facebook car purchase scam here, losing RM18,090 in the process.Mukah OCPD DSP Muhammad Rizal Alias disclosed that the 25-year-old victim, an environmental officer from a local company, was the target of the fraudulent scheme. “The victim came across an advertisement selling a car

Emphasis on food safety at Ramadan bazaars

MERADONG: The Sarikei Division Health Office (DHO) today held a walkabout programme at the Ramadan bazaar here. The walkabout was led by an officer of Sarikei DHO, Dr Johny Kelak who met with the traders to raise awareness on the importance of food safety and handling. He also took the

40 PMU students contribute to CSR programme

MUKAH: A total of 40 students from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently participated in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme at the Sarawak Global Taekwondo Association (SGTA) Training Centre in Sibu. Organised by the Taekwondo Co-curricular Course and the Territorial Army Co-curricular Course in collaboration with the PMU Taekwondo Club, Society

Polytechnic students attend self-discovery programme

MUKAH: A total of 140 students from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) participated in a self-discovery programme at the campus here recently. The programme was aimed at recognising the hidden potentials within students, said its secretariat Dayangku Farah Azeila Awang Mohamat. “In addition, through the programme, we strive to motivate the students

500 containers of spicy porridge distributed

MUKAH: Approximately 500 containers of spicy porridge were distributed to residents in and around the town at the Setia Raja Mosque, here, today. The spicy porridge distribution programme was organised by the Setia Raja Mosque under the Helwa Bureau Committee, assisted by the Islamic Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (PERKIM) and

UiTM lauded for community upliftment efforts

MUKAH: The Faculty of Management and Business at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus has initiated several programmes aimed at increasing the income of the Tellian community. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that these efforts were designed to elevate the economic standards and quality of life for the local populace.

Help traders make decent living: Fatimah

DALAT: Everyone must come together to help traders operating at BazarNita Fatima (BNF) make a decent living. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in particular women who are heads of households deserve support in their effort to raise the household income. “It is a noble effort which calls for